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Mackinac Island & the Great Lakes 2025
8 Day Tour from Detroit to Chicago
Tour Description:
Experience life in the fast and slow lanes as you venture to where the automobile was born and also visit where it’s been banned since 1898. This tour of Mackinac Island and the Great Lakes gets your engines revving with a visit to Detroit’s Henry Ford Museum to explore where past inventions have fueled the imagination of today’s innovations. Switch gears as you board a ferry for Mackinac Island, the Jewel of the Great Lakes and one of the nation’s most popular summer resorts. With horse-drawn carriages and bicycles as the island’s only means of transportation, you’ll have no choice but to fuel up on lunch at the famous Grand Hotel, military history at the restored Fort Mackinac, and the decadent fudge the charming island is known for. Other sweet detours include the Bavarian town of Frankenmuth, coastal resort of Petoskey, and faster-paced cities of Grand Rapids and Chicago.
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Dates & Pricing
Start Dates Listed Below are US departure dates, please verify specific dates with your Pavlus Travel Planner
| Sunday 01 Jun 25 — Sunday 08 Jun 25 | Starting at $3,469 |  SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 08 Jun 25 — Sunday 15 Jun 25 | Starting at $3,849 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 22 Jun 25 — Sunday 29 Jun 25
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $4,399 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 06 Jul 25 — Sunday 13 Jul 25 | Starting at $4,049 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 27 Jul 25 — Sunday 03 Aug 25
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $4,579 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 03 Aug 25 — Sunday 10 Aug 25 | Starting at $4,049 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 17 Aug 25 — Sunday 24 Aug 25 | Starting at $3,899 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 31 Aug 25 — Sunday 07 Sep 25
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $4,549 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 07 Sep 25 — Sunday 14 Sep 25 | Starting at $3,999 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 14 Sep 25 — Sunday 21 Sep 25
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $4,549 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
Disclaimer: Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and in USD. All promotions are valid for new bookings only, capacity controlled and valid on select dates and departures. Individual Terms and Conditions will apply to all promotions. Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please speak with your Pavlus Travel Planner for complete vendor terms and conditions, including eligible tour and cruise dates.
Destination & Sightseeing
Destination & SightseeingWe’ve packed everything you need for the perfect tour—from hand-selected hotels and dining to the friendly expertise of Globus Tour Directors and Local Guides, to seamless transportation between destinations and VIP access to the world’s most iconic sites! Touring by private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi. Enhance your free time with your GlobusGO mobile app!
Notes:
Guests should be prepared for easy but sustained walking throughout the tour, including ¼-½ mile over uneven ground during select days of sightseeing. Guests with mobility concerns may experience uneven or wet surfaces specifically for ferry loading and unloading, and limited access to passenger amenities on board certain vessels.
Guests should be prepared for easy but sustained walking throughout the tour, including ¼-½ mile over uneven ground during select days of sightseeing. Guests with mobility concerns may experience uneven or wet surfaces specifically for ferry loading and unloading, and limited access to passenger amenities on board certain vessels.
ITINERARY
ITINERARYDay 1
CULTURE & TRADITION Discover Mackinac Island with a horse-drawn carriage ride to your hotel. Since the Civil War, the island has been one of the nation’s most favored summer resorts. Enjoy this special place with its air of 19th-century gentility and historic charm, where bicycles and horse-drawn carriages are the only means of transportation
Day 2
HERITAGE & TRADITION Horse-drawn carriages. Sitting in a rocking chair on the world’s longest porch with views of the Straits of Mackinac. The historic Grand Hotel served as a summer getaway for celebrities, such as Mark Twain, Jimmy Durante, Christopher Reeve, and five U.S. presidents since its opening in 1887. This stately retreat continues today in the style of a bygone era of old-world hospitality and charm
Day 3
LEGENDARY LIVES Explore the Gerald R. Ford Museum, a tribute to the 38th president of the United States, offers fascinating exhibits highlighting Ford’s journey from his boyhood in Grand Rapids to life after the White House, emphasizing the responsibilities of democratic citizenship and service to country. Discover stories about Grand Rapids’ favorite son through exhibits that include a replica of the Oval Office and a multimedia re-creation of the 1944 typhoon that almost swept a young Jerry Ford off the deck of a U.S. aircraft carrier! Browse mementos and memorabilia highlighting the life and times of President Ford and his remarkable wife, First Lady Betty Ford, through artifacts from museums all over the country.
Accommodations
Accommodations| Detroit | Frankenmuth | Mackinac Island | Petoskey | Grand Rapids | Chicago |
The Henry, Autograph Collection
First-Class
300 Town Center Drive Dearborn MI United States
The Henry, an Autograph Collection, features impeccable amenities and design influenced by art, showcasing the best of Michigan. Situated in close proximity to Fairlane Town Center and The Henry Ford Museum. Exquisite chandeliers, vivid color accents, and a well-chosen collection of contemporary art are features in the lobby, rooms, and event areas. Enjoy the hotel's indoor pool and onsite restaurant.
First-Class
300 Town Center Drive Dearborn MI United States
The Henry, an Autograph Collection, features impeccable amenities and design influenced by art, showcasing the best of Michigan. Situated in close proximity to Fairlane Town Center and The Henry Ford Museum. Exquisite chandeliers, vivid color accents, and a well-chosen collection of contemporary art are features in the lobby, rooms, and event areas. Enjoy the hotel's indoor pool and onsite restaurant.
Disclaimer: Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and in USD. All promotions are valid for new bookings only, capacity controlled and valid on select dates and departures. Individual Terms and Conditions will apply to all promotions. Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please speak with your Pavlus Travel Planner for complete vendor terms and conditions, including eligible tour and cruise dates.
